Full name: Jeff Cook

Nickname: Cookie

Birthdate: Nov. 24, 1976

Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.

Team/job duties: Mechanic in the Nos. 24/48 shop – I handle the suspension for the No. 48. At the track, I'm the jackman for the No. 24.

Time at current job: Nine years. I started at Hendrick in 2001. I mostly worked on the No. 24 team that year, but I also helped with Jimmie Johnson's first three or four races.

On what Johnson was like his first year: I remember he was really nervous. We would have team meetings, and he'd be scared to death. Now look at him. He has a lot more confidence.

Years in racing: 13 years.

First racing job: I started as a parts runner with American Equipment Racing in 1998.

First job overall: I helped my dad with his body shop, Cook's Body Shop in Charlotte.

If I wasn't in racing I would be: I have no idea.

Best racing memory: My first win, which happened in Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in 2002. It was my first win, and it was the night race at Bristol.

Favorite track: Bristol Motor Speedway.

Hobbies outside of racing: Riding motorcycles; playing videogames.

Favorite sport other than racing: Football – college or pro.

When I'm not at the track you can find me: At home.

On an off weekend you can find me: At home.

Pet: A Labrador mix named Dakota.

Favorite movie: "Friday."

Favorite music: Country.

My current car is: Cadillac Escalade.

Dream car: Corvette.

What you'll find on my iPOD: Everything from country to rap.

If I could meet anyone, I'd meet: My grandpa.

Favorite food: Steak.

Before the race, I always: Stretch on my own so I can get focused.

On becoming a pit crew member: Someone put a jack in my hand one day and said this is how you do it. I was working for American Equipment Racing at the time, and I didn't really train for it. I had to teach myself.

During a pit stop, I'm thinking: Nothing. You really don't have time to think.

I knew I wanted a job in NASCAR when: I first walked through the garage. I remember being in awe.